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Happiness

6.420141h 20mMovieDocumentary

Peyangki is a dreamy and solitary eight-year-old monk living in Laya, a Bhutanese village perched high in the Himalayas. Soon the world will come to him: the village is about to be connected to electricity, and the first television will flicker on before Peyangki's eyes.

DirectorThomas Balmès
WriterThomas Balmès

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Thomas Balmès

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Peyangki
Himself
KO
Kinley Om
Himself, Peyangki's uncle
AD
Ap Kinley Dorji
AD
Aum Thinley Dolma
ST
Sangay Thinley
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Rinchen
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Leki
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Pyago
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Choki
Herself, Peyangki's sister
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Chencho Thinley
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Namgay Dorji
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Jigme Singye Wangchuk
Himself, King of Bhutan 1972-2006 (archive footage)

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Happiness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Happiness?

Happiness isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Happiness on Netflix?

No, Happiness is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Happiness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Happiness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Happiness for free?

Happiness isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is there a sequel to Happiness?

Yes — Happiness is followed by Sing Me a Song (2020) in the Happiness.

Is there a prequel to Happiness?

Happiness is the first film in the Happiness.

Is Happiness part of a trilogy?

No — Happiness is part of the Happiness, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Happiness?

There are 2 films in the Happiness: Happiness (2014) and Sing Me a Song (2020).